How to travel from Chiloé Island to Punta Arenas, Chile

The distance between Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas is around 1,753km (1,089 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1 day 5h.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Chiloé Island to Punta Arenas by ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Punta ArenasChiloé Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $46($46)
Operated by

Turibus Internacional

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Chaitén then drive to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas

There are several options for getting from Chiloé Island to Punta Arenas by ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around $46 and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 5h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $180.

The distance between Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas is around 1,753km (1,089 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,196km (743 miles)

It takes around 1 day 12h to get from Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Chiloé Island to Punta Arenas is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1 day 5h and will set you back approx $180.

The cheapest way to travel between Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas is to take a ferry which will typically cost around $46 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chaitén then drive to Punta Arenas. instead which will take 1 day 5h.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chaitén then drive to Punta Arenas. instead which will take 1 day 5h.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once a week.

Turibus Internacional run the ferry services between Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiloé Island to Punta Arenas. We recommend that you take a ferry to Punta Arenas. instead which will take 1 day 12h.

The closest major airport to Punta Arenas is Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ) (PUQ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Punta Arenas. Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) (PNT) and Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA) (BBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chiloé Island to Punta Arenas. We recommend that you take a ferry to Punta Arenas. instead which will take 1 day 12h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiloé Island to Punta Arenas is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1 day 12h and will usually cost around $46.

How do I get from Chiloé Island to Punta Arenas

Compare travel optionsbetween Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas

Transport options from Chiloé Island to Punta Arenas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
1 day 12h
$46($46)
once a week2,380km (1,479 miles)
Ferry and Car
1 day 5h
$180($180)
once a week1,753km (1,089 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chiloé Island and Punta Arenas

Airlines

Ferry operators

Bus companies

Airports near Punta Arenas

The following major airports near Punta Arenas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.

PUQ
Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Punta Arenas
PNT
Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Punta Arenas
BBA
Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
808km (502 miles) from Punta Arenas